For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,664 students in 80401, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in 80401, CO are Golden View Classical Academy, Golden High School and Lookout Mountain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 80401 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 80401, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 80401 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Golden High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80401, CO Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 Corporate Circle
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Golden, CO 80401
(720) 598-6700
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Golden High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 24th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,453 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lookout Mountain
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Ford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-2600
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #44.
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #2
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Gr: 6-9 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
80401, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 80401, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in 80401, CO include Golden View Classical Academy, Golden High School and Lookout Mountain.
How many public high schools are located in 80401?
5 public high schools are located in 80401.
What is the racial composition of students in 80401?
80401 public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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